East Side Gold Line Extension

Contrary to public opinion, I did step away from my computer today and took the family out on a little sojourn.

We drove out to LA Live, checked out the happy haps there and then decided to check out the new, light-rail extension to the east side of Los Angeles.



WOW!

Sure does look sweet, sleek and clean! The stations are well-lite and easy to access. I am envious of the fact that the system is near so many residential areas and now connects to the ever-expanding network of the MTA. In late 2010, the Exposition Line will open and that will branch off of the Blue Line and we take you to USC, The Museums and as far west as Culver City.

Supervisor Gloria Molina has decried the "un-safe" line. Still bitter at the fact that ELA was denied a subway and that the westside will score yet another subterranean-extension. No matter, it is what it is and it looks good. No accidents yet and no one is dead . . . a good few weeks.

By the way, only an idiot will die along the light-rail line. The line doesn't need fencing, only an idiot will try to challenge the train. I should reconsider that: There are people that will die because they won't be paying attention and BECAUSE they will try to beat the train. People don't know that when you cross the rail line right-of-way, you are actually trespassing. The railroads are only allowing you to pass when there is no train! The idiot that believes they are in the right have it all wrong.

Long Live the Gold Line!

Pictures to follow . . .

The Big Dog and I traveled to Las Vegas yesterday and met with Sonny Clark, the Couch Potato of "The Couch Potato Sports Show". We made it to Vegas, from South Gate in three hours and thirty minutes! Wow, that was fast and I as far as the Highway Patrol is concerned, no laws were broken. Did we break any? Well, no one was around to verify and alleged indiscretion . . .

Be that as it may, we were on air for FIVE hours and it seemed live 45 minutes. Lots of fun and meeting people who walked up to us, those that called in - Comfox, Robbie and Lenny. The staff of the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino were absolutely fabulous and the free drinks and food didn't hurt either! I had the New York Steak with Shrimp and it was awesome. We may do this again in January, but for now, nothing really planned. We do intend to take Sports Talk With The Guys on the road in 2010. Maybe Las Vegas in January, Portland in March and from there . . . who knows?

Pictures were taken by Sonny's family so as soon as we get those, we'll have them up. I'll must tell you, it must be that there are many Yankee haters out there (I had my Yankee cap and Jersey on) or there were people that begin to recognize us in the casino and the diner later. Odd, really. When I was slamming the Dodgers, Philly fans, people in the Casino looked like they wanted to respond, and they just couldn't pull the trigger . . . maybe they wanted to tell me in person, with their fists! Next time, we hope you can join us at our live broadcasts, but Big Dog, we must, we must do this again!

Sports Talk With The Guys - Live from Las Vegas!

Don't forget, tomorrow morning, 6 AM PT, 9 AM ET, Sports Talk With The Guys goes on the road! The Golden Gate Hotel and Casino is hosting us for the holiday weekend! Immediately following us, The Couch Potato continues with us for another 3 hours! 5 hours of sports on Saturday morning! How can you beat that?


From: 6 AM PT to 8 AM PT
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347-637-2306

and then:

From 8 AM PT to 11 AM PT
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-couch-potato/2009/11/28/saturday-on-the-gridiron-tcpss
347-215-7497

spend the Holiday Saturday with us!

Responsibility

Look people, if you have a cat or dog, put it on a lease and pay your D--- license fee. Also, clean up after 'em. I am tired of these stupid neighbors that allow their dogs out the minute we leave just so they may take a dump in our yard.

Yeah, I did it. I just called:

South East Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA)
9777 Seaaca St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 803-3301

Seems like someone will be paying a great deal of money! Happy Thanksgiving.

People . . .

Wow. I am still amazed by the fact that I receive e-mail from people that really dislike me, and dare I say, hate me.

I suppose it is my fault after all, since I did not want to do something illegal. I am the one to blame for choosing to actually follow my convictions and the LAW!

Such is life.

R.L.: I hope that marriage is working out for you! I forget, which one of you paid the other for those legal documents?

D.R.: Dumb ass, grow up and be a man and leave Eugene alone - same goes for you, D.K. (D.R., sorry you are mad but I couldn't stomach your hypocrisy and ill-tempered, uneducated attitude towards the rest of the world. I am glad I said it then and I am glad I repeat it now. Sorry that you are so shallow and can't handle my observation - besides, you are the one that ditched us all back in '97).

M.O.: Yeah, I get it!

B.S. (Yeah, the initials do represent someone): Grow up!

For the rest of you - get on living or hurry up and get out of the way.

Bishop G. Pat Ziemann Memorial Mass Slide Show by Bill Solis

   

Thanks, Bill.

Memorial Service for Bishop G. Pat Ziemann

Wow, for such a solemn event, I was so thrilled to met others that Bishop Z had touched and to spend time with my classmates again! I thank Jorge, Ron and Eugene for doing the grunt work for this service. Thank you, Father Ed of Norwalk and to catch up with my classmates:

Ignacio I
Paul H
Paul W
Eugene
Tony C
Matt K
Mike V
Tom D
Martin D
Albert B
Dominic K
Jorge H
Jorge G
Ron G
Bill S

Mrs. Garland
Mike Crowley
Father Ed Dober

Friends and classmates of Bishop Pat

Friends and Family to the classmates of OLQA . . .

I am sorry that we come together under such sad circumstances, but like I said in my portion of the eulogy: with the music, the sounds, the sun shinning through the windows, for a short while, it sure did seem as if I was back in the old HS seminary with all of you.

I meant what I said: I am so happy to see all of you.

I now look to the time, were we will all live in the company of that which awaits us. Life is to short to harbor ill will and to suffer through the loneliness of holding a grudge. What awaits us will arrive soon enough and forever will we be moving to that and forever will we wonder as to why we did what we did.

- unknown writer

I have approximately 30 years of life left, if science is right on, and for these remaining 30 years, you will find me not harboring ill will towards anyone ('cept that SOB that cut me off last week) and I will savor the moments that I have left on this planet - for they will never come again and our life, our journey, will be a testament to those that follow us. How will we be remembered? How do you wish to be remembered?

I have 30 years to live and I am not going to waste a second of it . . . I will my life as best I can and my contribution to this world will be one that I will be proud of.

I do have something to live for and I do have something to die for - I can only hope that in some small measure, Bishop Pat can be proud of the lessons he gave me, gave us and how we practiced them.



Simpre Adelante . . . and no excuses now.

Veterans Day

Being a student of history, the events of those past are the ones that always come alive on a day like this. As many know, I am an avid reader and I do so only to learn about that and those that came before me - to understand why things happened and to appreciate where we are now.

Places such as Iron Bottom Bay, Bloody Nose Ridge, Mt. Suribachi, Leyte, Midway, Wake, The Marianna's Turkey Shoot, The Battle of the Java Sea, Taranto and The Slot come alive when I read about those that enlisted to take part in events that were greater then themselves.

Ships with names such as: San Francisco, Enterprise, West Virginia, Dace, Darter, Indianapolis, Hornet, Yorktown, Ranger, Mississippi, Fanshaw Bay, Gambier Bay, St. Lo, Johnston, Hoel, Hobart and many more live in my waking moments to honor those that came before me so that I could live a free and worthy life.

I read about 'em and honor them by reading about their exploits. Where they went, what they did. In some cases, where they now rest. I for one, appreciate what has been done for me and what is being done today. I hold the responsibility of knowing that it will be done for me tomorrow as well.

If you wish to know just a little more about me and what I feel on this day, I ask you to read this review that I wrote a few years past:

http://www.noriega.biz/Novels/last_stand_of_the_tin_can_sailor_09122004.htm

Those that served, showed greater love than all others, for they readily served, for it was a responsibility that they took upon themselves, made it their own and I, we, enjoy the fruits of their exploits.

On a day such as this, I revel in history, for the deeds of men named: Frank Jack Fletcher, William Halsey, Dan O'Callaghan, The Sullivan Brothers - come alive and they live again.

They live as long as we remember them. I remember 'em and I ask you to visit with them and share the memory of them. They didn't ask to do what they did, but by reading about them and remembering, their glorious lives live in the light of their accomplishments.

I did not take the opportunity to serve, but my service is in keeping the memory of their exploits alive.

Monday looks to be a grand day!

Dean Devlin at 7 PM and then, Michael Dorn at 8 PM!!! Seven of Nine and 9 PM would have made it a climatic event, but for now, I will take memorable!

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If you can't be at a computer, call-in at: 914-338-0314 or e-mail your questions to: radio@noriega.biz

Hope to see you guys there!

Game 4 is in the books!

Sorry shortstop for the Phillies, but we are now up 3 games to 1. Rollins, you don't know how to trash talk and it is obvious because the Yankees simply ignored you. Philly in 5 . . . yeah, sure dude.

Feels good, real good that we are on the verge. Lidge? Nope. This team always does it.

The Weekend and the Yankees!

Well, it sure is nice to be suckered at Best Buy. My daughters have been saving their allowance for a video camera . . . found one at best buy. We bought it and now they are busy being little movie creators!

They have no idea, but I will use that camera for commercials for the web program!

Yankees and now up 2 to 1. The game is about to begin!

Short weekend, but a good one.